MLB Rumors

Braves closer Craig Kimbrel earned his 15th save Saturday in the continuation of Friday's suspended game against the Mets. Kimbrel hit the first batter and then allowed a single before inducing a pop-up and a double-play grounder.

Kimbrel, who has a 2.33 ERA, threw 17 pitches, so the Braves may not want to push him by using him in the regularly scheduled game Saturday night.

Marlins manager Mike Redmond indicated Saturday that second baseman Donovan Solano, who has been out since May 7 with an intercostal strain, could resume baseball activities at extended spring training Monday, the Palm Beach Post reports.

"If he starts hitting on the field (next week), he’s probably maybe another week away from starting to play some games, if everything goes well," Redmond told the Palm Beach Post.

Solano has hit .278/.333/.324 with a home run and stolen base in 108 at-bats.

Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter was scheduled to face batters Tuesday, but the team is "backing off" his rehab as he didn't feel right after his latest bullpen, MLB.com reports.

The best-case scenario for Carpenter's return is July, his this latest setback could cost him that target.

Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Lohse missed his scheduled start Saturday, but he's hoping to make his start Thursday against the Twins, MLB.com reports.

"It's kind of day-by-day," Lohse told MLB.com. "[Returning Thursday] is what we're hoping for, that's what we're shooting for. It's hard to tell you right now."

But Lohse isn't going to rush back before he's ready.

"The worst thing to do is to keep irritating it when it doesn't feel right," he said. "To keep pushing is asking for a year-long thing."

Lohse is 1-5 with a 3.76 ERA and 1.27 WHIP.

Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain, on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique injury, threw two innings and 24 pitches in an extended spring training game Saturday.

He also took a grounder off his right calf, but manager Joe Girardi told MLB.com that Chamberlain had no discomfort. Chamberlain could be ready to return next week.

Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano is more likely to waive his no-trade rights this season, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

"But it depends on them," Soriano told the Sun-Times. "It depends what the team wants. A chance to win, that's the most important thing. But it depends on the front office. It's not on me."

Soriano rejected a trade to the Giants last season. He has hit .262/.291/.399 in 175 at-bats this season.

Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester allowed a season-high 10 hits in a no-decision against the Indians Saturday.

Lester gave up four runs in seven innings. He needed a season-high 124 pitches and allowed a run in the first, two in the third and one in the seventh.

Lester left the game trailing 4-3, but the Red Sox rallied to get him off the hook for the loss. Lester, who had a no-decision in the 7-4 win, has a 3.34 ERA.

His next start is Thursday against the Phillies in Philadelphia. 

Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook will get a second opinion on his injured elbow, likely from Dr. James Andrews, MLB.com reports. Westbrook ended a bullpen session early this week.

Westbrook is 2-1 with a 1.62 ERA.

Indians starting pitcher Scott Kazmir limited the Red Sox to two runs Saturday despite early control issues.

Kazmir issued a leadoff walk and another with two outs in the first inning but was able to escape. He walked four and allowed five hits on 107 pitches over five innings. Kazmir struck out six and exited with a 3-2 lead but had a no-decision when the Red Sox rallied for a 7-4 win.

Kazmir (2-2) has a 5.94 ERA, with 14 walks and 36 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings. 

The Royals have recalled catcher Adam Moore from Triple-A Omaha for depth after placing Salvador Perez on the bereavement list Saturday.

Moore is hitting .190 with five homers and 12 RBI in 24 games in the minors. He is expected to be sent back down to Omaha once Perez returns.